Camden Greenfest
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Greenfest 2007

Quite a dramatic change in the weather in just seven days. 14 of us set off a glorious sunny Sunday for our annual visit to the Camden Greenfest. We left a little later than normal given how close the festival is, and we took the long way there via the Thames and usual loop over a few bridges, the idea to save the canal for the journey home. A rather long winded puncture delayed us in Barnes, but it was pleasant waiting on the river path watching the runners and rowers exert themselves.

We came through Knightsbridge and then into Hyde Park before snaking through the back roads across the west end and into Regents Park. It took a little while to find it despite my assertions that we’d have no trouble finding it. After a fashion we found the rows of bike stands next to the LCC stall and it was nice to chat to the friendly faces of central LCC.

We agreed a meeting time and split up to wander the ever expanding festival, every year another sound stage is added and more and more stalls appear – a good mix of food, commercial stands and information.

At the allotted time we met – allowing just enough time for a quick try out of the recumbents. I had some trouble find the canal, but it was pleasant cycling around the Zoo and finding some interesting routes for other rides. Thanks to Robin for putting us straight and finding the canal – which was nice and empty and we made excellent time home, and as usual riders peeled off when they required.

31 miles. Thanks to David for back-stop, and Robin for canal-hunting skills.

Route details available

To the Greenfest:http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Camden-Greenfest-2007

Return from the Greenfest: http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Camden-Greenfest-2007-return